[Hiring] Coding Specialist I @TriHealth

Role Description

Join TriHealth as a Coding Specialist I! Our Medical Coding Specialists play a key role in supporting accurate, compliant, and high‑quality patient care. In this position, you’ll:

• Review provider documentation
• Assign correct ICD and CPT codes
• Research denials
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure clarity and consistency in documentation and coding practices

At TriHealth, you’ll join a supportive, mission‑driven environment where your expertise is valued, and your work makes a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Coding certification (CPC‑A, CPC, CCS‑P, or CCA)
• Strong knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM/CPT guidelines
• Solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• CPC-A, CPC, CCS-P, or CCA certification
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT Coding Guidelines
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Experience in related fields

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with coding/billing questions from both internal and external customers
• Follow up on denials, research, and review charts for potential coding issues
• Communicate with providers on insufficient or unclear documentation
• Maintain a close working relationship with all departments and internal customers
• Ensure understanding and compliance with coding protocols, rules, and regulations
• Maintain knowledge of current coding revisions and communicate changes with providers
• Validate and/or abstract codes specific to diagnoses and procedures
• Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy and sequencing
• Ensure all codes are current, active, and billable according to CCI

Other Job-Related Information

• Successful completion of a certification program from an accredited organization
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Excellent typing and 10-key speed accuracy
• Commitment to a high level of customer service
• Superior mathematical skills
• Familiarity with ICD-10 codes and procedures
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Consistently
• Standing - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

• Serve: Always welcome everyone, acknowledge when patients/guests are lost, and refrain from using cell phones in public spaces.
• Excel: Take personal responsibility for service breakdowns, offer patients priority, and work on improving quality, safety, and service.
• Respect: Honor cultural differences, respect everyone’s opinion, and speak positively about team members.
• Value: Be on time, keep the environment clean, and use resources efficiently.
• Engage: Acknowledge wins and thank team members for their contributions.